Day Trip to Chantilly: Château, Horses, and Cream
Just 40 minutes north of Paris, the Château de Chantilly offers a Renaissance castle, legendary stables, priceless art, and the birthplace of whipped cream — all without Versailles crowds.
When Irish-American Presidents Came to Paris: JFK and Reagan’s Visits
John F. Kennedy visited Paris in May 1961 for a summit with Charles de Gaulle, and Ronald Reagan attended the G7 summit at Versailles in June 1982—both were US presidents with documented Irish ancestry (Kennedy from County Wexford, Reagan from County Tipperary).
Musée Marmottan Monet: Paris’s Hidden Impressionist Treasure
Tucked away in the 16th arrondissement, the Musée Marmottan Monet houses the world’s largest collection of Claude Monet’s work—including the painting that gave Impressionism its name.
The Seine by Boat: A Guide to Paris River Cruises
From hour-long sightseeing tours to dinner cruises and the Batobus hop-on-hop-off, here’s how to experience Paris from the water—and which boat is right for you.
How to Use the Paris Museum Pass: A Complete Guide
The Paris Museum Pass unlocks 60+ museums and monuments across the city. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of it, from which sites to prioritize to insider tips for skip-the-line access.
Your Guide to Parisian Bistros: Where to Eat Like a Local
From zinc counters to handwritten menus, discover the authentic bistros where Parisians actually eat—and how to order like you’ve been going there for years.
Discovering the 7th Arrondissement: Elegant Paris Beyond the Eiffel Tower
The 7th arrondissement offers more than just the Eiffel Tower. Discover tree-lined boulevards, charming food markets, world-class museums, and the quiet elegance that makes this Left Bank neighborhood a favorite among Parisians.
Paris and Edinburgh: The Auld Alliance’s Living Legacy in Modern France
The Auld Alliance between France and Scotland (1295-1560) is extensively documented, with the Scots College (Collège des Écossais) formally founded in Paris in 1333 and operating until 1793, and the Garde Écossaise serving French monarchs from 1418-1830—verifiable historical facts with physical sites and archival records in Paris.
A Guide to the Jardin des Plantes: Paris’s Botanical Wonder
Beyond the Luxembourg Gardens and the Tuileries lies one of Paris’s most rewarding green spaces: the Jardin des Plantes, where botanical gardens, natural history museums, and a small zoo create a hidden world in the 5th arrondissement.
Paris and Maastricht: Where European Unity Was Born
The Maastricht Treaty establishing the European Union was signed in Maastricht, Netherlands in 1992, with French President François Mitterrand as a principal architect, and France held a referendum ratifying it on September 20, 1992.